Provide every school pupil with an internet-connected tablet or laptop and support to use it
Last updated 3 years ago
SNP Manifesto 2021, p.112...we will now provide every child in Scotland with a device to get online, including a free internet connection and the support to use it…
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This promise is in progress. In August 2021, the Scottish Government confirmed that it had entered discussions with local government on providing every school pupil in Scotland an laptop or tablet device.
“Devices for 700,000 children” (Scottish Government, 16th August 2021)